The NCAA has instituted an innovative way to assist D-III athletes through the NCAA Eligibility Center. What is the NCAA Eligibility Center? From its inception, the NCAA’s Eligibility Center, formerly known as the NCAA Clearinghouse, has been where Division I (D-I) and Division II-bound (D-II) high school student-athletes have gone to have their academic records … Read more
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), is a collegiate athletics organization of small athletic programs dedicated to character-driven student-athletes. Some basic things separate the NAIA from the NCAA, and other organizations. The most significant difference between the organizations is the NAIA summer recruiting showcases. The NAIA summer showcases are one-day recruiting events that help high school … Read more
At every NCAA level, football rules are changing to make the game safer for athletes. In March, the NCAA Football Rules Committee sat down and proposed rule changes for the 2017 football season. Many rules were discussed, but three rule changes will more than likely be seen this upcoming season. However, the rule changes will … Read more
The NCAA approved a study in 2014 to explore the effects of concussions on athletes. Here are their findings, so far: Student-athletes removed from play immediately after suffering a concussion return to play roughly two days faster than those who continue to play after the injury. Student-athletes hesitant to report concussions are not only doing more … Read more
Take two essential ingredients out of a recipe and it’s ruined. Everybody knows that. But the back story is that you’ve wasted your valuable time and hard-earned money in the process. You can compare cooking to recruiting. Don’t laugh. I’m about to make my point, so stay with me. There is a recipe and then … Read more
National Scouting Report scouts are back on the ground this week after returning from last week’s national meeting in Allen, Texas. National and international scouts attended four informative days of meetings at the Courtyard Dallas Allen, located about 25 miles north of Dallas. The agenda included new technology training; NCAA and NAIA rules changes; individual … Read more
You are a college softball coach. One day a National Scouting Report email arrives. Good news, you think. As you peruse the prospects listed on the screen, you decide to focus on freshmen, Class of 2019. Why? You will be replacing a first baseman in four years, so it’s time to start building your recruiting list for that position. … Read more
“My name is Sarah Hunter. I am a 2016 outfielder and first baseman in Overland Park, Kan. But, I will play anywhere my team needs me to. I attend Blue Valley West High School. I play club ball for the 16A/Gold KC Freedom. My dream is to not only attend college, but play softball at … Read more
How many times have you read about it, seen it on TV or heard about it? A local high school prospect signs a National Letter of Intent during the NCAA early signing period only to later have a change of heart, quits during their first semester of college or transfers to another college because their … Read more
Dave Johnson may not be among the flashiest area directors with National Scouting Report, but he is one of its most dedicated. When the calendar flips to 2016, Johnson will be celebrating his 20th anniversary with NSR in Daytona Beach, Fla. You will never meet a nicer guy. His kind demeanor and approach have formed the … Read more
